×
Interested in our Partner Program for businesses or our Local Guide Program for experienced expats and digital nomads? Click here to learn more.
Expat Exchange
Germany
Free MembershipSign In
Explore Germany Germany Community Germany Newsletter Plan Your Move Healthcare
Explore Community Newsletter
Partners & Local Guides
Expat Exchange
Free MembershipSign In
Account Germany Index   Search
Explore Germany Germany Community Germany Newsletter Plan Your Move Healthcare
Explore Community Newsletter

Expat Community > Germany

 classic view

Germany discussion - I am appalled

12 years ago
Oh my word, I just read the posts about renting apartments in Germany and am totally appalled by the negativity and nastiness. This is supposed to be a site where people come to get help and support with moving to Germany, what was received was not necessary. There is a nice way of saying everything and if you find you have to be negative ALL the time you shouldn't be on this website, moving to another country is already a stress and added stress is not needed by negativity!! I lived in Germany for 5 years and moved into 2 apartments in that time, I lived in Karlsruhe and I never experienced no carpets or any type of flooring being ripped up, yes you would need cupboards and maybe a kitchen, but this is also not the norm, 90% of the time you can buy this from the previous tenants, it costs to fit an entire kitchen and rarely can you take it with you as it probably won't fit where you are going. If you are not happy with the arrangement, it's simple, keep looking. I didn't find moving a problem at all, in South Africa ALL apartments/houses have built in cupboards and kitchens, the owner also paints out the place for you before you move in, at his cost, Germany was different to what we were used to, but we accepted it, afterall we are now in another country and have to adapt to their ways. Germany is an amazing country to live in, it's child friendly, safe, practically crime free (well it was in Karlsruhe), it's well structured and the beauty and nature is breathtaking. Please don't only see the negatives, there are loads of positives too!!!!! There is negative and positive's in every country, it just depends which one you choose to harp on. Personally if you are negative about Germany you should not be living there!!!

SJB Global
SJB Global

SJB Global
SJB Global

SJB Global is a top-rated financial advisory firm specializing in expat financial advice worldwide, offering retirement planning & tax-efficient solutions with a regressive fee model.
Learn More

SJB GlobalSJB Global

SJB Global is a top-rated financial advisory firm specializing in expat financial advice worldwide, offering retirement planning & tax-efficient solutions with a regressive fee model.
Learn More

Living in Germany GuideLiving in Germany Guide

Guide to Living in Germany covering expat life, local culture, finding a home, diversity and more.

Germany Forum Germany Forum
Join our Germany forum to meet other expats and talk about living in Germany.

Contribute to Germany Network Contribute
Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Germany.

Best Places to Live in Germany Best Places to Live in Germany

If you're dreaming about living in Germany, here are the 15 Best Places to Live in Germany in 2023.

Expat Healthcare Advice in Germany332 Expats Talk about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Germany

Expats living in Germany talk about their own experiences with healthcare, hospital visits, emergencies, finding a doctor, buying health insurance in Germany and more.

Cost of Living in GermanyCost of Living in Germany

Expats offer insight into the cost of living in Germany.

Moving to GermanyMoving to Germany Guide

Expats in Germany share 10 things they wish they had known before moving to Germany - from the importance of learning German to residency permits to understanding the culture and more.

Real Estate in GermanyReal Estate in Germany

Real estate listings in popular cities and towns in Germany.

Pros Cons of Living in GermanyPros & Cons of Living in Germany

Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in Germany.

Retiring in GermanyRetiring in Germany

Advice for people retiring in Germany.

10 Tips for Living in Germany10 Tips for Living in Germany

If you've recently arrived in Germany, here are 10 tips for digital nomads living in Germany.

Additional Information:

SJB Global
SJB Global

SJB Global is a top-rated financial advisory firm specializing in expat financial advice worldwide, offering retirement planning & tax-efficient solutions with a regressive fee model.
Learn More

SJB GlobalSJB Global

SJB Global is a top-rated financial advisory firm specializing in expat financial advice worldwide, offering retirement planning & tax-efficient solutions with a regressive fee model.
Learn More

Contribute to Germany Network Contribute
Help others in Germany by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Germany.

SJB Global
SJB Global

Our Story Our Team Contact Us Partner with Us
Guides to Cities in Germany
Bamberg Berlin Bonn Cologne Dortmund Dresden Dusseldorf Erlangen Frankfurt Freiburg Hamburg Hannover Heidelberg Karlsruhe Leipzig Munich Nordrhein-Westfalen Nuremberg Potsdam Stuttgart
Country Resources
Health Insurance Moving & Shipping Language Schools Real Estate Firms More Resources

Copyright 1997-2024 Burlingame Interactive, Inc.

Privacy Policy Legal Partners & Local Guides